NonProfit PRO

APRIL 6, 2023

Creating individualized 12-month communication plans for all 150 donors on your major gifts caseload to a fundraiser may initially sound like a lot of touchpoints to create. But the truth is you can create the vast majority of your planning for each donor in less time than you think.

Communication 271

Communication Create Sound Gift 271

NonProfit PRO

MARCH 9, 2022

So, you’ve created a strategy for your peer-to-peer email communications. You’ve segmented your audience, built compelling content and prepared to design emails that will grab your readers’ attention. Now there’s one thing left to do: Start executing on your plan (and find ways to improve it).

email 356

email Communication Attention Audience 356

Candid

MAY 10, 2023

To spread the word about a new initiative or build awareness around your mission-driven work, effective communication with your audiences is key. This is where a communications campaign can come in handy. Step 2: Define your audience Understanding your audience can make or break your communications campaign’s success.

Communication 98

Communication Campaign Channel Measure 98

NonProfit PRO

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Hustle launched its new Dialer product, designed to assist organizers and fundraisers in mobilizing supporters. The Dialer is a modern calling application that saves time by removing unnecessary manual steps with a smooth and easy-to-use interface.

Communication 241

Communication Application Mobile Product 241

Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

By Rosie Powers , a Strategist at Mission Minded —a branding firm that works exclusively with nonprofits, foundations, and independent schools. As summer fades into fall, end-of-year fundraising season is top-of-mind for nonprofits. 1) Audit Last Year’s Communications. What does donor funding make possible for your community?

Communication 298

Communication Fundraising Test Hints 298

Big Duck

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Explore various tips, trends, and models to strengthen your nonprofit's communication strategies.

Trend 64

Trend Communication Model Nonprofit 64

Get Fully Funded

JUNE 14, 2023

The generosity of donors is crucial to your nonprofit organization’s success, which means that you should strategically plan your communications with them. Part of creating great donor communications is personalizing each message to its recipient, making them more engaging. Consider your communication channels.

Communication 59

Communication Personal Donor Nonprofit 59

Bloomerang

APRIL 20, 2021

But really, good nonprofit strategic communication begins within an organization before ever setting out to share with everyone else. . Before you communicate with an audience, get together with your board and staff and get your stuff straight. Before mass nonprofit strategic communication communication, get….

International 133

International Communication Indianapolis Nonprofit 133

TechImpact

JANUARY 24, 2014

No matter how you look at it, communication is key. Regardless of your mission, if you are unable to communicate with your constituents, employees, donors, or any other affiliates, accomplishing your mission becomes immeasurably more difficult. Numbers and figures thanks to the hard work by Nonprofit Marketing Guide.

Trend 276

Trend Communication United States Canada 276

Hands on Fundraising

MARCH 12, 2024

Do your donor communications need a few quick tips? Improve your donor communications… I know. But how do you turn […] The post 7 more quick tips to improve your donor communications appeared first on Hands-On Fundraising. I just wrote about this. You’ve probably heard you should write fast and edit slowly.

Communication 86

Communication Tips Donor Ideas 86

Media Cause

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

For nonprofits in the U.S. Understanding your nonprofit audiences—their hearts and minds, wallets and worlds—is critical to successfully communicating in an election year. Remember, as you navigate the news cycle and other big issues, they shouldn’t take away from the importance of your work as a nonprofit.

Communication 59

Communication Support Calendar Advocacy 59

NonProfit PRO

OCTOBER 9, 2023

The allure of technology and automation can be enticing, but the importance of being “high touch” rather than “high tech” in nonprofit communications and donor relations should not be underestimated. Here are some reasons nonprofits should embrace the “high touch” approach, and some examples of how to carry it out.

Relationship 305

Relationship Nonprofit Tech Donor 305

Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 20, 2024

A supplemental post to 101 Digital Marketing & Fundraising Best Practices for Nonprofits , the statistics listed below can guide your nonprofit in creating and maintaining a successful online fundraising strategy. Great Nonprofits ] 84% of online donors are more likely to give if their donations are matched by their employer.

Statistics 235

Statistics Online Fundraising Benchmark 235

NonProfit PRO

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

When it comes to timing of email communications for your peer-to-peer events, there are three big levers you can adjust. Timing also varies by type of event, which breaks down into four categories. Let’s look at how peer-to-peer email timing levers vary for each event type.

email 306

email Communication Time Fundraising 306

Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

By Kim Peterson , Content Marketing Specialist for Give by Cell , a technology company that provides mobile fundraising tools and text messaging services to nonprofits. With average email open rates at 20% for nonprofits , many organizations struggle to grab the attention of supporters, volunteers, and donors. But times are changing.

Communication 304

Communication Donation Tech Tools 304

Media Cause

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Communication is the most important tool a project manager and their team has to help clients achieve their goals, especially in the ever-changing landscape of the current workplace. Every facet of the organization benefits from a project management role team member and communicating in the most effective way possible.

Project 105

Project Communication Management Doc 105

Blue Avocado

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Nonprofit leaders must be proactive in identifying risks, take steps to prevent them, and be prepared with a communications plan in the event of a crisis. The post Identifying and Mitigating Nonprofit Risk with a Six-Step Crisis Communication Plan appeared first on Blue Avocado.

Communication 101

Communication Nonprofit Issue Marketing 101

Bloomerang

JUNE 2, 2021

Communications plans help offer structure and strategy that can save you time and energy in the long run, while getting your desired objectives accomplished. Having a coherent communications plan where you package your message will help ensure each piece of content you share is part of a greater story you are telling.

Communication 115

Communication Storytelling Indianapolis Indiana 115

Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 23, 2023

By Kyle Behrend — a seasoned not-for-profit professional dedicated to educating and empowering nonprofits with AI through NFPs.AI. The nonprofit sector, often stretched for resources and expertise, is uniquely positioned to benefit from the efficiencies and opportunities offered by Artificial Intelligence (AI).

Policy 336

Policy Analysis Language Nonprofit 336

EveryAction

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Welcome to another installment of Thursday Thoughts, a dedicated space for our friends in nonprofit sector leadership to reflect on reports, statistics, and other trends—because when our community shares knowledge, we can all do more good. Nonprofit staff are already stretched thin, especially with year-end around the corner.

Communication 130

Communication Practice Program Instruction 130

Big Duck

MARCH 1, 2023

The post What are the latest nonprofit communications trends? appeared first on Big Duck.

Trend 103

Trend Communication Nonprofit 103

CauseVox

MAY 9, 2023

As nonprofit professionals, we often wear many hats, having to fill the roles of copywriter, editor, marketer, and more. As a result, you’ve probably found yourself needing to write informative and engaging emails to connect with your community with limited time and manpower. If this sounds familiar, then we’ve got some good news.

Examples 83

Examples email Communication Language 83

Big Duck

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Get insights on the importance of communication for nonprofits and why they are now focusing more on the structure of their communication teams.

Team 111

Team Communication Structure Nonprofit 111

Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

By Elizabeth (Liz) Ngonzi, CFRE , Founder and CEO at The International Social Impact Institute and Adjunct Assistant Professor at New York University In the rapidly evolving landscape of nonprofit organizations, adapting to the digital realm has become a pivotal challenge. Among the innovative tools that have garnered attention is ChatGPT.

Digital 301

Digital Strategy Guide Create 301

NonProfit PRO

MAY 17, 2021

I see so many organizations with so much great content to share. It’s often all squished into one humongous monthly email update. Just think how much more exposure you’d get and how much more money you’d raise if you only broke it up in smaller chunks and spread it out over the month. .

Communication 264

Communication Gift Raise Money 264

Big Duck

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Discover how accessibility and inclusion impact nonprofit communications and learn to design effective internal processes for your organization.

Accessibility 122

Accessibility Communication International Design 122

Big Duck

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Discover how strategic planning empowers nonprofits to define objectives and learn our three-phase approach for clear communication.

Communication 110

Communication Share Phase Build 110

sgEngage

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

If you feel a little unsteady about your nonprofit’s fundraising right now, you are not alone. Navigating a challenging economy, the rising cost of living, and staffing issues, many nonprofits are feeling the heat. We’re not in unprecedented times,” said Shannon McCracken, CEO of The Nonprofit Alliance. But take heart.

email 78

email Communication Effective Fundraising 78

Wild Apricot

MARCH 20, 2020

When a crisis like the COVID-19 pandemic strikes, is your nonprofit ready with a well thought out communications plan? Here's how to put one together.

Communication 176

Communication Create Nonprofit 176

Bloomerang

MARCH 13, 2023

The average nonprofit email open rate is 23%. But we have a tendency to leave our common sense at the door when we cross the thresholds of our nonprofit offices. I recommend: Quarterly appeal mailings (not including newsletters) is just about the minimum I’d recommend for any nonprofit if you want to stay top-of-mind.

email 124

email Communication Mail Nonprofit 124

NonProfit PRO

APRIL 5, 2022

Diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives are becoming increasingly important to donors and should be at the forefront of nonprofits’ marketing efforts. Having DEI incorporated into your marketing strategy can help alleviate that uncertainty and make you feel confident in what you are putting out in your marketing efforts.

Marketing 290

Marketing Strategy Communication Donor 290

Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

The biennial Nonprofit Tech for Good Report seeks to gain a better understanding of how nonprofit organizations use technology for digital marketing and fundraising. The 2023 report is based on the survey responses of 1,732 nonprofit professionals that subscribe to or follow Nonprofit Tech for Good on social media.

Tech 363

Tech Report Social Media Survey 363

Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 8, 2023

By Shay Lessman , Content Writer and Editor for Qgiv — an online fundraising platform empowering 20,000+ nonprofit fundraisers to raise money for their causes while keeping costs low. Text messages are another valuable tool you should add to your outbound communications strategy! The rules for opting in are different for nonprofits.

Lesson 296

Lesson Marketing Amazon Adopt 296

NonProfit PRO

AUGUST 18, 2021

These are all pressing, immediate issues, requiring quick intervention — often from local nonprofits — to save lives. When you think of hunger, severe weather or abandoned animals, I’d be willing to bet your first thought isn’t “that can wait.”

Hunger 130

Hunger Communication Press Local 130

NonProfit PRO

AUGUST 21, 2023

Every nonprofit passes through distinct milestones of messaging that test its relevance and the strength of its bottom line. There are five growth and renewal periods that require formulation of messaging and the communication strategies necessary for successful execution.

Challenge 234

Challenge Test Nonprofit Communication 234

Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 3, 2024

By Stephanie Wallace , Marketing Specialist, Keela – a complete software solution for nonprofits looking to grow revenue, centralize and manage data, and deepen donor engagement. As a nonprofit organization, securing funding is essential to fulfilling your mission and driving meaningful change in your community.

Grant 218

Grant Software Trend Fund 218

Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 12, 2023

How well your nonprofit’s email and social media campaigns perform depends upon how well your website communicates your mission and programs and whether it is optimized to capture leads and inspire action. Your website is the foundation upon which your digital marketing and fundraising campaigns are built.

Websites 246

Websites Marketing Practice Social Media 246